Apple Vision Pro: The Future of AR

Written by SHAMLI SETH June 7, 2023

Introducing Apple Vision Pro

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The Vision Pro is Apple’s first major hardware launch in almost a decade. They’ve been developing this technology for 10 years

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Design and Features

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The Vision Pro comes with a two-hour battery life and a price tag of $3,499. It’s set to be released in early 2024 in the US, making it more expensive than any of rival Meta’s mixed-reality products.

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Switch Between AR and VR

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The Vision Pro headset features a “digital crown,” similar to the one on an Apple Watch. You can tap and turn this to transition between the real and virtual worlds.

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Controller-Free Operation

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Apple’s Vision Pro introduces a fully three-dimensional user interface controlled by your eyes, hands, and voice.

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Hardware and Build

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Customization and Comfort

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Optical Inserts by Zeiss

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Battery and Connectivity

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Unprecedented Display

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The Future of AR

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Eco-friendly products for a sustainable home

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Apple Vision Pro: The Future of AR

Introducing Apple Vision Pro

Tip 1

The Vision Pro is Apple’s first major hardware launch in almost a decade. They’ve been developing this technology for 10 years

Design and Features

Tip 2

The Vision Pro comes with a two-hour battery life and a price tag of $3,499. It’s set to be released in early 2024 in the US, making it more expensive than any of rival Meta’s mixed-reality products.

Switch Between AR and VR

Tip 3

The Vision Pro headset features a “digital crown,” similar to the one on an Apple Watch. You can tap and turn this to transition between the real and virtual worlds.

Controller-Free Operation

Tip 4

Apple’s Vision Pro introduces a fully three-dimensional user interface controlled by your eyes, hands, and voice.

Hardware and Build

Tip 5

Customization and Comfort

Tip 6

Optical Inserts by Zeiss

Tip 7

Battery and Connectivity

Tip 8

Unprecedented Display

Tip 9

The Future of AR

Tip 10

Eco-friendly products for a sustainable home

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